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At least four people were fatally shot in the Ngong area and another two killed in the Kangemi area.
By John Varga, World News Reporter
17:13, Mon, Jul 7, 2025
Protests in Nairobi descend into chaos and violence (Image: X social media)
Six people are reported to have been killed after police in Nairobi opened fire on protesters.
At least four people were fatally shot in the Ngong area and another two killed in the Kangemi area.
More gunfire has been heard in the Githurai and Kiambu areas of the capital, as tensions remain high.
Looting and fires have also broken out as the violence shows no sign of abating.
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in 48 mins17:13 John Varga
Former PM furious with protesters
A former Kenyan Prime Minister has accused demonstrators of "disrespecting" the spirit of of Saba Saba.
Raila Odinga said: "Saba Saba is and always has been about the sacred and historic grounds of Kamukunji.
"It is not just another routine street protest in Nairobi or any other town."
Raila Odinga is a former PM of Kenya (Image: Getty)
in 45 mins17:10 John Varga
Protesters light fires
Protesters blocked a road at Roysambu Roundabout in the capital, lighting fires, as tensions remain high in the city.
in 40 mins17:05 John Varga
Video shows protesters marching on the streets
A video shows a crowd of protesters marching along the streets of the capital city, Nairobi.
They can be heard chanting and some can be seen carrying black flags.
in 37 mins17:02 John Varga
Police are 'shooting recklessly'
A protester has posted to X social media to say police opened fire on Thika Road.
They said: "They are shooting recklessly. This is now state sponsored terrorism."
in 36 mins17:01 John Varga
What are protests about?
The demonstrations mark the 35th anniversary of the historic Saba Saba (7 July 1990) protests that launched Kenya's push for multiparty democracy.
All major roads into central Nairobi were blocked off by security forces ahead of the protests.
in 33 mins16:58 John Varga
Hospital says it has received 2 dead bodies
Dr Aron Sikuku told the BBC that two bodies were taken to the Eagle Nursing Home in Kangemi, where he workd.
They later died from their injuries.
He said hundreds of protesters had gathered outside his hospital demanding to take away the bodies.
33 mins ago15:52 Matt Clemenson
Welcome to our live blog
This is our liveblog of an ongoing incident in Nairobi, Kenya, where police are believed to have opened fire on protesters.
There are reports of at least two dead, with some local media reporting as many as six killed by police gunfire.
Stay with us for the latest information as we get it.
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